Author: Rhys Gregory

Detectives investigating the death of 65-year-old June Fox-Roberts have charged a man from Pontypridd with murder. Luke Deeley, 25, of Pontypridd will appear before Merthyr Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, November 26, 2021. Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Darren George said: “I would again like to offer my personal thanks to the local community for their support during the investigation, the charging of a 25 year old local man is quite clearly a significant development in the investigation and I hope this goes some way in offering re-assurance to the local community. “I can also confirm that there are currently no known…

A targeted approach to clamping down on anti-social behaviour and crime problem areas  – part of a wealth of community safety interventions taking place across the city,  is reaping benefits. A multi-agency Problem Solving Group, comprising more than 30 organisations including the Council, Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Cardiff Third Sector Council, is successfully steering a co-ordinated response to various issues in a number of hotspots by addressing anti-social behaviour, vandalism and criminal behaviour. The pilot project, that has focussed on areas in Llanrumney and Splott, has seen reported incidents plummet following the introduction of diversionary and…

The Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, Christianne Glossop has confirmed the presence of avian influenza H5N1 in a small backyard flock of chickens and ducks at a premises on the Isle of Anglesey. A 3km and 10km Temporary Control Zone Area have been imposed around the small infected  premises, to limit the risk of disease spread. The risk to public health from the virus is considered to be very low and these cases do not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers. A case of avian influenza was confirmed in poultry and wild birds in Wrexham County borough last…

Welsh Government Minister for Climate Change Julie James has welcomed the appointment of Vicky Robinson as the first Chief Planning Inspector of Planning and Environment Decisions Wales. Vicky is currently Operational Manager for Planning and Building Control at Vale of Glamorgan Council and will take up her appointment early in 2022. The Minister for Climate Change Julie James said: “I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Vicky Robinson as the first Chief Planning Inspector of Planning and Environment Decisions Wales. Vicky brings a wealth of experience with her as Operational Manager for Planning and Building Control of Vale of Glamorgan…

A Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) pilot has been launched in Wales offering an alternative family court for children’s care and help keep families together. Welsh Government has provided £450,000 to support the pilot programme over a two year period. The Family Drug and Alcohol Court will offer an alternative approach to families where there are concerns about substance misuse by providing access to intensive treatment and support. The scheme will be available for families referred by Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan local authorities, operating from the Cardiff Family Court. The aim of the court will be to…

You will, no doubt, get to enjoy plenty of wonderful sceneries. It gets better if you are planning on traveling by road. Road trips are a fun and exciting way to wind down and simply let go of our everyday stress. They are also a great way to explore and share memorable times with our friends and family. Therefore, it is important to make sure that your next road trip this Christmas comes with all the benefits and allows you to enter your next year in a hopeful, more relaxed mood. Here are some tips for your next Christmas getaway…

Wales has come a long way in creating a system that ensures minimal waste from its citizens. Through the years, they have deployed their resources and expertise in recycling most products that would otherwise be thrown out causing more harm to the environment. This initiative has led them to become a world leader in environmental conservation, specifically with recycling. Compared to England, a much older and wealthier nation, Wales is doing way better in terms of recycling. Considering that Wales only came to be less than 30 years ago, how exactly did they become the leader in recycling? They Set…

Hitting the road and seeing America is a rite of passage for many people. However, it can be expensive to travel in this way. Luckily, there are ways you can save money while still having an unforgettable experience. This blog post will give you some tips on keeping your expenses down when embarking on a national tour with friends or family members. Make a budget The first thing to do is make a road trip budget. What will you spend money on, and how much will these things cost? You need food, but there isn’t much variety in prices at…

Self Care is King (or Queen) Self-care is a buzzword that we’ve seen and heard a lot of in the last few years. But what does it mean? In general, “self-care” refers to treating yourself well. There are so many aspects to treating yourself well; for one person, it could be a long, hot bubble bath at the end of a trying day; for another, it could mean setting boundaries so that their work does not edge its way into their free time. For someone else, it could be making sure that they set aside time to get in some…

Games are one of the most effective ways to pass time with your family. They enhance bonding, encourage great health, and help squash any disagreements between family members. There are plenty of physical activity games to play with your family in the garden. This can prove especially beneficial in situations where parks are not opened yet or movement is restricted. Therefore, we prepared some exciting physically active games to play with your family in your garden. Ball Scramble Ball scramble is a fun and intensive game that will keep you and your family laughing throughout. The game is played by…